The Obituary Section

Norma Rosner

, New Jersey

Born May 30 1943 in Phillipsburg she was a daughter of the lateJames L. and Jean R. Robertson Brierley. Norma was in the graduating class of 1961 at Phillipsburg High School then graduated from Moravian College with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Math in 1965. She was a library assistant at Mary Meuser Memorial Library in Easton PA. and the Phillipsburg Free Public Library in Phillipsburg NJ. She retired in 2018 from St. Johns Lutheran Church in Easton PA after serving as the church secretary for forty years. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Apgar of Phillipsburg NJ and her sister Ruth E. Thomas and her husband Brad of Forks Township PA a nephew Alex Neff and his wife Jen and their three children of Lopatcong Township NJ and cousin Catherine Boerstler of Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held 1100 am Thursday August 27 2026 in St. Johns…

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Shirley FinkJohnson

, New Jersey

August 1, 2026

Shirley Bodai FinkJohnson affectionately known to many as Mouse passed away on August 2 2026 in Bath PA at the age of 79. Born on November 25 1946 Shirley was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud alumna of Phillipsburg High School and Empire Beauty School. Shirley dedicated over 50 years to the beauty industry as a talented cosmetologist. She was the owner of A Touch Of Class a wellregarded beauty shop in Easton PA. Shirleys career also spanned various roles including working as a secretary for the Hunterdon County School System and serving as a crossing guard in Phillipsburg NJ for 15 years. Her commitment to her community was evident through her service and the personal connections she made with those she encountered. A devoted member of St. Phillips and James Catholic Church Shirleys faith was an important aspect of her life. Her independent spirit was complemented…

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Bona Choudhary

, New Jersey

Elisabetha Bona Choudhary age 88 passed away peacefully on August 4 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rammingen Germany on June 6 1938 Bona was the daughter of Alfred and Margaretha Schmid. She immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s where she built a life centered on faith and family. Bona was a devoted mother and Oma who enjoyed cooking caring for her family sharing her German heritage and having a love for travel. Bona dedicated 35 years of faithful service to the World Apostolate of Fatima and was a longtime member of the New Jersey Forestry Association. She is survived by her four sons Rahim Karim Carol Omer Eliza and Rashid Karina her five beloved grandchildren Taylor Kayla Alexander Aleah and Elliana and her two sisters Mia andHedi. Bona was preceded in death by her husband Munir Choudhary her parents Alfred and Margaretha Schmid and…

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Jean T. Torgersen

, New Jersey

August 16, 2026

Jean Torgersen 94 of Heath Village in Hackettstown New Jersey passed away on August 17 2026. Jean was born on February 2 1932 in Cranford New Jersey. She grew up in Cranford and graduated from Cranford High School in 1950. On August 25 1951 Jean married the love of her life the Rev. Mathias Matt Torgersen Jr. They shared 55 years of marriage until his passing on March 14 2007. Jean and Matt first met while in high school when they both attended their church youth group. Shortly after marrying they moved to Durham North Carolina where Matt attended Duke University. While there Jean worked for a Duke professor who encouraged her to take courses herself. She did and remained proud of their connection to Duke throughout her life. After Matt graduated from Duke and was ordained in the Methodist Church they began a lifetime together in ministry. Their marriage…

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